DefenceTalkEighth Army participated in exercise Warpath III, here, Dec. 7-15, to hone its ability to command combat operations. The annual command post exercise keeps Eighth Army and its main ground maneuver formation, 2nd Infantry Division, ready to deter aggression on the Korean Peninsula and maintain stability in the Asia Pacific region. Defensive in nature, Warpath […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eighth-army-participates-in-exercise-in-south-korea-49934/

DefenceTalkIraq signed a $1.1 billion deal on Thursday to buy 24 multi-role light fighters from South Korea, as it seeks to build its fledgling air force amid rising violence. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said it would deliver the T-50IQ, a variant of its T-50 supersonic aircraft, to Baghdad between 2015 and 2016, under the terms […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iraq-signs-1-1-bn-deal-to-buy-south-korean-fighter-jets-49931/

DefenceTalk“Marching to the beat of one drum.” The perfect term to describe the performance of U.S. and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers, as these “Band of Brothers” trained to improve our readiness while working in unison. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 72nd Army Regiment, and the 501st Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high-yield Explosives, or […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iron-soldiers-support-south-korean-combined-training-exercise-49846/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for CH-47D Model Aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $151 million. The Republic of Korea has requested a possible sale of: 14 CH-47D Model Aircraft to include T55-GA-714A […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-to-buy-ch-47d-aircraft-49811/

DefenceTalkTop US officials expressed concern Tuesday at reports that Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is set to build a new broadband network in South Korea that Washington sees as a possible spying risk. Huawei, barred from projects in the United States and Australia over national security concerns, was reportedly selected as a subcontractor for LGU+, a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-concerned-over-deal-by-chinas-huawei-in-south-korea-49809/

DefenceTalkThe nation’s arms procurement agency said Wednesday that it will finalize a deal of importing the Taurus air-to-ground standoff cruise missiles for its F-15K fleet next month. According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), it reported to the military decision-making committee, chaired by Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin, that it will conclude the contract including […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-to-conclude-deal-on-taurus-missile-next-month-49764/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for Phase 1 upgrades of 134 KF-16C/D Block 52 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Republic of Korea has requested a possible sale for Phase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-to-upgrade-south-korean-kf-16-49743/

DefenceTalkSouth Korea’s spy agency said Monday that North Korea was using Russian technology to develop electromagnetic pulse weapons aimed at paralysing military electronic equipment south of the border. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a report to parliament that the North had purchased Russian electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weaponry to develop its own versions. EMP […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-developing-electromagnetic-pulse-weapons-south-korea-49562/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for Patriot Anti-Tactical Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $404 million. The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale to procure 112 Patriot Anti-Tactical Missiles (ATM, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/patriot-anti-tactical-missiles-for-south-korea-49503/

DefenceTalkNorth Korea on Monday warned of “merciless firing” against the South if it goes ahead with a reported plan to develop shells to carry anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border. The South’s Joong-Ang Ilbo newspaper reported last week that South Korean troops were developing non-explosive hollow shells capable of carrying such leaflets deep into North Korean […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-warns-of-merciless-firing-against-south-korea-49440/